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Amputations

1 amputation · 2018021707 · 2/19/2018 · J.F. Electric, Incorporated

Severity

Hospitalized
0
Amputation
1
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Fingertip(s)
Nature of injury
Amputations

Cause

Event
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
Source
Chains, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Utility and telephone poles

Employer

Name
J.F. Electric, Incorporated
Location
Lincoln & Randolph Street, VIRGIL, KANSAS, 66870
NAICS
238210
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was changing electrical poles. The employee grabbed the chain to try and move it up on the pole and pinched the left thumb between the pole and chain. The tip of the thumb was crushed and amputated.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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